Why Esra? - Season 1

First aired: 5/3/2026 13 episodes

Episodes

1. Neden Esra? with Boran Kuzum

Aired: 5/3/2026

Esra Dermancıoğlu welcomes Boran Kuzum into her kitchen, opening the door to a heartfelt conversation. Viewers can witness their enjoyable moments and kitchen mishaps, while also witnessing a delightful friendship conversation that ranges from their career journeys to their private lives and candid confessions about life in general.

2. Neden Esra? with Tanju Babacan

Aired: 5/10/2026

Esra is preparing plum sızbalı, a traditional Abaza dish, with costume designer Tanju Babacan, whom she is hosting in her kitchen. In this delightful conversation where cultural heritage, art, and gastronomy intertwine, the two share enjoyable moments while cooking and listening to music.

3. Neden Esra? with Ahmet Aksöz & Karya Çandar

Aired: 5/17/2026

Esra prepares homemade meatballs in her kitchen with her guests Karya Çandar and Ahmet Aksöz, while enjoying a pleasant conversation. The program incorporates fun moments and creative ideas into the cooking process, showcasing the guests' culinary skills and sharing stories of their friendships in a friendly atmosphere

4. Neden Esra? with Beren Saat

Aired: 5/24/2026

Esra and Beren Saat are in the kitchen, cooking and engaging in a heartfelt conversation. The two candidly discuss a wide range of topics, from unforgettable memories from film sets and their career journeys to personal transformations and artistic creation.

5. Neden Esra? with Kobra Murat

Aired: 5/31/2026

Kobra Murat sincerely recounts bittersweet memories from life, the joy unique to Romani culture, and his life story that stretches from hardship to success. While preparing special meals in the kitchen with Esra, they have a heartfelt conversation about his challenging journey from the past to the present and the secrets to always staying positive in life.

6. Neden Esra? with Nihal Yalçın

Aired: 6/7/2026

While Esra prepares minced meat pasta in her own style in the kitchen, she begins a pleasant conversation with her guest, Nihal Yalçın. The two engage in a sincere and humorous dialogue about the definition of love, social habits, health obsessions, and life practices.

7. Neden Esra? with Meriç Aral

Aired: 6/14/2026

While Esra prepares an unusual shrimp chips recipe in the kitchen, she engages in a pleasant conversation with Meriç Aral. Drawing on their personal experiences, the two candidly discuss profound topics such as the perception of beauty, motherhood, the division of labor in marriage, and fear.

8. Neden Esra? with Gökhan Çınar

Aired: 6/21/2026

In a heartfelt conversation with Gökhan Çınar, Esra shares her kitchen routines, life experiences, and perspectives on human relationships. During this cheerful gathering, the two engage in a deep discussion about the challenges of everyday life and personal self-awareness.

9. Neden Esra? with Timsbi‬ Creators (Timur Savcı & Burak Sağyaşar)

Aired: 6/28/2026

Esra hosts producers Timur Savcı and Burak Sağyaşar in her kitchen. They discuss their partnership history, industry experience, and working principles in a candid conversation. This enjoyable chat reveals insights into the behind-the-scenes world of production and details of their professional partnership.

10. Neden Esra? with Doğa Rutkay & Mustafa Kotan

Aired: 7/5/2026

Esra begins a friendly conversation with Doğa Rutkay and Mustafa Kotan, accompanied by a Spanish cold soup she quickly prepared in the kitchen. The program features a pleasant dialogue on the creative aspects of art, career choices, professionalism on set, and personal life practices.

11. Neden Esra? with Sarp Apak

Aired: 7/12/2026

Esra and Sarp Apak engage in a candid conversation about career, acting, and life's changes while quickly preparing a sandwich in the kitchen. The duo shares their personal experiences and industry observations, providing viewers with fun and lively moments in the kitchen.

12. Neden Esra? with Mustafa Mert Koç

Aired: 7/19/2026

While Esra shares the pasta she carefully prepared in the kitchen with Mustafa Mert Koç, they engage in a candid conversation about their acting careers, musical passions, and lifestyles. Recalling nostalgic memories together, the two share their experiences in the art world and their personal development journeys with the audience in a humorous way.

13. Neden Esra? with Hayal Köseoğlu & Nezir Çınarlı

Aired: 7/26/2026

In this episode, Esra prepares her special pasta recipe in the kitchen with her guests Hayal Köseoğlu and Nezir Çınarlı, while also engaging in a delightful conversation about relationships and psychology.